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In seven months at Swansea City, Melker Widell has gone from fringe figure to lucky charm. Widell has had to remain patient since arriving in Wales, having failed even to make the bench at times when Alan Sheehan was Swansea’s head coach. But Widell has been given a much more …

Available for over a year Jonathan Pearce joins John Murray & Ian Dennis to talk football, travel & language. John is back from Bodø, Jonathan tells tales of changing football on the radio, his thoughts on the Cantona kung-fu kick commentary & Robot Wars reflections. Plus which commentary phrase will …

Williams also have one remaining mandatory impact test still to pass, on the nose box, although that is not the reason they have decided not to go to Barcelona. Williams said in a statement that they would instead focus on running the car and engine on a dynamic rig as …

For now, Dickens carries on as the team prepares for the second half of their Prem campaign. Although they sit bottom, the Red Bulls are only five points adrift of Harlequins in eighth – the final qualification spot for next season’s European Champions Cup. They also have a last-16 Challenge …

Former Aston Martin technical director Dan Fallows has joined Racing Bulls in the same role before the 2026 Formula 1 season. Fallows lost his role as Aston Martin’s design leader in November 2024 after just over two years with the team. His new role sees him return to the Red …

A chiropodist who amputated part of a prisoner’s toe without their consent has been struck off. Lady Deborah Knight Griffiths carried out the procedure at HMP Forest Bank in Salford, Greater Manchester, on 13 November 2020. A disciplinary hearing found she had “performed an invasive procedure outside the scope of …

BBC The QEUH replaced three older hospitals in Glasgow when it opened in 2015 A health board’s delayed acceptance of infection problems with its largest hospital has “severely impacted” the work of the inquiry investigating the issue, its senior counsel has said. Fred Mackintosh KC said the initial denials from …

Williams will continue to play for Newcastle but, confirming his international retirement with a post on Instagram, he said: “I have decided that the time has come to say goodbye. “From working as a scaffolder in Port Talbot steelworks, to pulling on that famous red jersey. “It’s been a journey …

All-rounder Luke Procter is to remain Northamptonshire’s County Championship captain for a fourth season. Procter, 37, took on the role in 2023 and last summer scored 787 runs, including two centuries, and took 18 wickets. New signing Nathan McSweeney will be Procter’s vice-captain and the 26-year-old Australian will be available …

Alpine Formula 1 boss Flavio Briatore said he believes the team “will be competitive” in 2026 as they held their official launch for the new season. Alpine gave their car an initial test at Silverstone on Wednesday this week but did not release pictures of the 2026 model on Friday, …

In early December, I brought you the news that Google has begun replacing Verge headlines, and those of our competitors, with AI clickbait nonsense in its content feed. Google appeared to be backing away from the experiment, but now tells The Verge that its AI headlines in Google Discover are …

If a footballer in England chooses to leave a club on a free transfer or a pre-contract agreement before the age of 24, his former team is entitled to compensation from their new club. This system, run by the Professional Football Compensation Committee (PFCC), protects young players’ freedom to move …

Jacob Stockdale has not been included in Ulster’s matchday squad to face Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship at Parc Y Scarlets on Saturday (15:00 GMT). The Ireland wing has been following World Rugby’s return-to-play protocols after he developed delayed concussion symptoms following last week’s Challenge Cup win over Stade …

Academy contracts for young players at Women’s Super League (WSL) and WSL2 clubs will be introduced for the first time from the start of the 2026-27 season. Current rules prohibit English women’s professional teams from contracting a 16-year-old player to a full-time contract. This will change from next season, with …

England have called up uncapped 20-year-old prop Vilikesa ‘Billy’ Sela for the Six Nations to cover a crop of tighthead injuries, while Exeter number eight Greg Fisilau is rewarded for his fine club form with a place in a competitive back row group. Elsewhere, Gloucester second row Arthur Clarke, who …

Donald Trump has claimed a large purple bruise on his left hand was caused by “clipping it” on a table while he was in Switzerland. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, he said using high doses of aspirin had left him prone to bruising. The US president said: “I …

The 41-year-old Briton added: “The 2026 season represents a huge challenge for everyone, probably the biggest regulation change I have experienced in my career. “When a new era begins everything revolves around development, growth as a team, and moving forward in the same direction.” Hamilton’s team-mate Charles Leclerc said: “The …

Celtic played for 56 minutes a man down but were resolute throughout as they prevented the Italians from pinching all three points in a nail-biting final quarter at a noisy Renato Dall’Ara. “Obviously going down to 10 men with the majority of the game to go, it’s not ideal,” Trusty …

Newcastle Red Bulls have signed Pouri Rakete-Stones on a two-year contract from Super Rugby side Hurricanes from the beginning of the 2026-27 Prem season. The 28-year-old prop has represented the Maori All Blacks and an All Blacks XV, but not the full New Zealand team. Rakete-Stones, who can operate on …

“I think it’s a monumental and game-changing moment right now. I can’t even describe in words what it feels like.” Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati, winner of the Ballon d’Or in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was reportedly the highest-earning female player before Rodman’s deal. In 2025 the salary cap for the …